Yes, a PCIe x8 card can fit in an x16 slot. However, the card’s bandwidth will only be limited to 8 PCIe lanes. In other words, the installed card will only utilize part of the x16 lanes the slot offers. Many things can be added or upgraded on the motherboard thanks to the two crucial …

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The total number of PCIe lanes on your system can range from 30 on an average PC to 128 on workstations.  The amount of PCIe lanes you have depends upon your processor and the motherboard chipset. There are many ways you can determine this number. The easiest is to consult the specifications of the products. …

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